Hobart Handler 140 MIG Welder

[msb1766]

I am thinking about getting a Hobart Handler 140 MIG welder, It is on sale at Tractor Supply for $469.99
Hobart Handler® 140 MIG Welder - Tractor Supply Co.

I looks like it comes with flux-core welding wire.
I want to use this welder with gas what mix of gas do you recommend? 75% Argon- 25% Carbon Dioxide?
What wire do I need to buy and what thickness?

 

[Thats Hot]

.030 wire will work great with the HH140. You can get the wire at TS, It should be Hobart wire. You will need a tank of gas 75/25 like you said. I am not sure of the welding supply comp. in your area.

 

[Shield Arc]

For a little hotter puddle, I'd go with 100% CO2. But you'll get a little more splatter then with 75% argon & 25% CO2.

 

[s219]

I have had one for a few months now, and it's been great. Got mine from Northern Tool for $449 with a coupon on top of their sale price. It makes real nice welds and is build real solidly. I have been using 0.030 flux core, mainly since I weld indoors/outdoors and it's always breezy here. I do plan to add a shielding gas setup when I have some time to experiment with it indoors.

 

[Jim in ICT]

May need to change polarity inside the machine if you go to a gas shielded wire. If you use the 75/25, go with ER70S6 wire.

 

[s219]

May need to change polarity inside the machine if you go to a gas shielded wire. If you use the 75/25, go with ER70S6 wire.

Correct -- it ships wired for flux core (electrode negative). Would need to reverse the leads for gas.

 

[flusher]

I am thinking about getting a Hobart Handler 140 MIG welder, It is on sale at Tractor Supply for $469.99
Hobart Handler® 140 MIG Welder - Tractor Supply Co.

I looks like it comes with flux-core welding wire.
I want to use this welder with gas what mix of gas do you recommend? 75% Argon- 25% Carbon Dioxide?
What wire do I need to buy and what thickness?

I bought one of those welders a year ago for about that price. Use 0.030 flux wire. It's a nice machine for the price. Haven't hooked up the gas supply yet for MIG.

Good luck.

 

[msb1766]

I am glad to see positive reviews, I did not know about switching the polarity of the machine when using gas, Thanks.

The ER70S6 wire is that wire a common wire?

 

[Big Barn]

Correct -- it ships wired for flux core (electrode negative). Would need to reverse the leads for gas.

I'm certain more than a couple small migs have been sold because the original owner wasn't aware of the polarity differences.

Terry

 

[Thats Hot]

The problem with getting the HH140 is that this will start............. and there are No pills for this...

 

[Thats Hot]

And this will happen also...

 

[Big Barn]

The problem with getting the HH140 is that this will start............. and there are No pills for this...<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/welding/411364-hobart-handler-140-mig-welder-ok-view-jpg"/>

Not true. There are pills that will stop it, but unfortunately you won't be around to enjoy your tools.

Terry

 

[Underdog57]

The problem with getting the HH140 is that this will start............. and there are No pills for this...View attachment 411364

That's so funny & TRUE!! I got along for 30 yrs. without a welder just fine, but I bought a tractor, then some attachments, then a stick welder, then a dry-cut saw to cut steel, then 2 welding helmets, grinders, respirators, gloves, shields, carts, cables, stingers, ext. cord,welding blankets, clamps, cheap welding table, and some other stuff I can't even think of, all in the last 1.5 yrs.

 

[BukitCase]

Gentlement, this isn't a disease - it's a BLESSING. (Disease is running out of money before you run out of toys to acquire, or space to put 'em) ...Steve

 

[Big Barn]

Gentlement, this isn't a disease - it's a BLESSING. (Disease is running out of money before you run out of toys to acquire, or space to put 'em) ...Steve

Is it even possible to run out of toys to acquire???!!! Crazy talk,Steve. Terry

 

[Jim in ICT]

Yes, the S6 wire is very common. Should be available just about anywhere welding supplies are sold.

I am glad to see positive reviews, I did not know about switching the polarity of the machine when using gas, Thanks.

The ER70S6 wire is that wire a common wire?

 

[Clay45]

If you're going to spring for the welder, spring for the gas. Get the largest bottle you can load/cart to/from the supplier. You won't regret it.

 

[adirondackmtnman]

I have the 140 and it's a decent machine, as long as you respect it's limits. Every once in a while, I run into a problem around the homestead that I can't tackle with it, but never anything that costs enough to hire out to justify stepping up to a bigger machine. I like the fact that I can plug it into a standard outlet or extension cord and boogie...and as has been stated, go for the gas...cheaper to run solid wire. Keep a roll of flux core on hand for outside on a windy day, and you'll be good to go.

 

[msb1766]

I am going to set up the welder with gas per the suggestions, will get a bottle, so I should get it filled with 100% argon or the mix?
Also how do I transport the bottle? on its side ok?

 

[Shield Arc]

You will want a bottle of 100% CO2, or a bottle of 75% argon & 25% CO2.
I lay all my bottles on there side, except my acetylene bottle.